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Cherie Stellman

Elgin

Summary

Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience at Wexford Health Sources, Inc., specializing in staff training and development. Proven track record in process improvement and effective communication, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency. Adept at managing diverse teams and fostering a culture of excellence in patient care and documentation practices.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Director of Nursing

Wexford Health Sources, Inc
Pittsburgh
03.2022 - Current
  • Provided onboarding and ongoing training to new Directors of Nursing and healthcare staff in correctional facilities across the state of Illinois.
  • Audited patient charts and medication records to ensure compliance with administration and documentation procedures.
  • Facilitated training sessions to ensure staff alignment with State, company, and accrediting bodies' policies and practices.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements within the region's operations and led implementation efforts accordingly.
  • Staff shifts in correctional facilities, as needed.
  • Interview, hire, onboard, coach, and train healthcare staff for correctional facilities across the state.

Healthcare Unit Administrator

State of Illinois Department of Corrections
Elgin
03.2018 - 03.2022
  • Managed daily administrative operations to ensure effective patient care for acutely mentally ill inmate patients in an inpatient mental health setting within the Department of Corrections.
  • Maintained accurate records and updated databases for compliance purposes.
  • Supervised subordinate staff members in their daily duties.
  • Maintained personnel files including benefits information and performance evaluations.
  • Collaborated with other administrators within the department to ensure efficient operations, as well as staff and patient security.
  • Worked as a staff nurse in the units until promoted to HCUA, providing for all aspects of patient medical care.

Staff Registered Nurse

CHC, within the Illinois Dept. of Juvenile Justice
Saint Charles
10.2013 - 03.2018
  • Provided direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols, within a juvenile correctional facility.
  • Trained new nursing staff on procedures, policies, and best practices.
  • Assisted in managing patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Almost Home Kids
Naperville
12.2011 - 10.2013
  • Provided training and education to families and caregivers related to the care of medically complex, technology-dependent children up to the age of 18 years, in order to transition from hospital to home.
  • Coordinated with DME providers to ensure that families received supplies and training before bringing technology-dependent children home.
  • Accompanied ventilator-dependent children to appointments for treatments and provider visits, in order to manage their vents.
  • Train nursing staff and patient families in CPR.
  • Received referrals for care, visiting the patients and families in the hospital, to plan for transitional care.

Administrative Director

Pediatria HealthCare for Kids
Savannah
07.2007 - 11.2011
  • Interviewed, hired, onboarded, trained, coached, scheduled, and managed all aspects of staff management for a day health center for medically complex children.
  • Visited referred patients in the hospital or at home to determine eligibility for services, completing prior authorizations and patient treatment plans.
  • Provided direct support and training for nursing and therapy staff.
  • Trained parents and caregivers in the management of their child's complex medical and developmental needs.
  • Coordinated and participated in IEP meetings for medically complex children preparing to enter the school system, training school and bus staff as needed.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL
05-1987

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Florida Hospital College
Orlando, FL

Skills

  • Staff training and development
  • Process improvement
  • Patient documentation
  • Staff scheduling
  • Healthcare management
  • Administrative oversight
  • Effective communication
  • Staff development

Timeline

Regional Director of Nursing

Wexford Health Sources, Inc
03.2022 - Current

Healthcare Unit Administrator

State of Illinois Department of Corrections
03.2018 - 03.2022

Staff Registered Nurse

CHC, within the Illinois Dept. of Juvenile Justice
10.2013 - 03.2018

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Almost Home Kids
12.2011 - 10.2013

Administrative Director

Pediatria HealthCare for Kids
07.2007 - 11.2011

Associate of Science - Nursing

Waubonsee Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Florida Hospital College

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